US Bridges

Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 0.5 W JCT SR 537 · Structure no. 080376000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBay View-Edison RD
CrossesSamish River
Location0.5 W JCT SR 537
RouteCounty Highway 31210
Coordinates48.55435, -122.4541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2021)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bay View-Edison RD over Samish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.